Children's Librarian , Headquarters Library

POSTING DATE: July 21, 2026
JOB TITLE:
Children's Librarian, Grade 23
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: March 1, 2026
SALARY: $43,888 per year (Includes generous benefits package)
HOURS: 40 hours per week

One night outof each week;
One Friday night until 6:15 PM out of the month;
One weekend outof the month

All other weekdays 8:30 AM-5:30 PM

Note:
Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes may be asked to work other times

• Plans, presents and promotes creative and innovative programs that meet the needs of children

• Stays informed of the needs and interests of families and children, birth through age twelve, through library patron interactions and reading of current journals, websites, and literature

• Incorporates The Basics Palmetto and Every Child Ready to Read concepts into programs and the environment for children ages 0-5

• Assist with summer reading planning for children, birth through age twelve, for the library system

• Supports the work of the Children'sDepartment director, assisting with special projects as needed

• Assist with planning of school visits andfield trip requests

• Tracks and submits program statistics

• Participates in maintaining an attractive department including maintaining and promoting collections, displays and signage

• Provides superior customer service with information requests, reader's advisory questions, computers, digital devices,and other library equipment

• Remains aware of safety and security issues and takes appropriate action as needed; roves the library to maintain awareness of patron needs and security

• Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school and knowledge of Children’s Services in a public library

• Thorough knowledge of professional library principles, procedures, materials and practices with public library experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of children’s literature

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient with technology

• Abilityto establish deadlines, monitor progress, and work well with a team

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

• SCPLuses multi-factor authentication for network and program access. Employees maybe required to use their personal device for MFA.

• Driver'slicense valid in the State of South Carolina with the ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach

Drug Testing is a part of the library’s hiring process.